Opel Corsa 2011 vs Fiat Punto 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 16 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Opel Adam | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat 500 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Punto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Corsa engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 7 cm shorter than the Fiat Punto, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1050 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.7 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`555 kg | 1`575 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`130 kg | 1`015 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 560 kg | |
| Opel Corsa load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem less than Fiat Punto. Therefore, Fiat Punto is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3200 | |
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